May 23, 2024  
2021-2022 Graduate Catalogue 
    
2021-2022 Graduate Catalogue Archived Catalogue

– Course Descriptions


 

Conflict Mgmt & Resolution

  
  • CMR 560 - Intelligence and National Security


    Course Description: This course focuses on the craft of U.S. Intelligence and its role in the making and implementation of national security.  Topics include definitions and problems of Intelligence and National Security; various aspects of Intelligence and National Security; and significant past, present and future events, operations and implications involving Intelligence and National Security.  This course examines the concept, framework and applications of Intelligence and National Security, as well as, analyzes the relevant historical background and current national and international issues.  Formulation and implementation of strategic, national and operational-level policy will be addressed within the context of Intelligence and National Security.  The focus of the course will center on Intelligence and National Security and related national and international security issues.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.


  
  • CMR 561 - International Terrorism: Regional Studies


    Course Description: This course focuses on the craft of U.S. Intelligence and its role in the making and implementation of national security.  Topics include definitions and problems of Intelligence and National Security; various aspects of Intelligence and National Security; and significant past, present and future events, operations and implications involving Intelligence and National Security.  This course examines the concept, framework and applications of Intelligence and National Security, as well as, analyzes the relevant historical background and current national and  international issues.  Formulation and implementation of strategic, national and operational-level policy will be addressed within the context of Intelligence and National Security.  The focus of the course will center on Intelligence and National Security and related national and international security issues.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.


  
  • CMR 563 - Principles of Emergency Management and Disaster Preparedness


    Course Description: In the unpredictable world of emergency operations, conditions change rapidly as does the knowledge needed to lead the response. Whether responding to hurricanes, terrorist attacks, or hazmat spills, officials need the tools and information to establish command and control, coordinate communication, evacuate citizens, and execute clean-up operations to protect human and wildlife populations and natural resources. This course addresses all stages of disaster management in a comprehensive and holistic manner; including (i) pre-disaster preparedness and mitigation, (ii) rescue and relief in the context of disaster and (iii) post-disaster rehabilitation, reconstruction and recovery.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • CMR 564 - Practices of Emergency Management and Disaster Preparedness


    Course Description: Effective and immediate response to emergencies and disasters by both first responders and those coordinating teams in the field is a crucial element in managing emergencies and pending disasters. This course addresses all stage of responding effectively to disaster management in a comprehensive and practical manner; including (i) pre-disaster preparedness and mitigation, (ii) rescue and relief in the context of disaster and (iii) post-disaster rehabilitation, reconstruction and recovery.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: CMR 563 (min grade B)
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • CMR 565 - Domestic Terrorism and Hate Crimes


    Course Description: This graduate course will explore the topic of Domestic Terrorism and Hate Crimes in the United States. There is considerable overlap between the political violence that we call Domestic Terrorism and Hate Crimes. These similarities will be explored by studying the history of Domestic Terrorism and Hate Crimes within the United States, analyzing research elucidating these related concepts, examining relevant case studies throughout American history, and discussing political, cultural, and community responses to these social problems. We will discuss the challenges our society faces regarding threats to the homeland, will assess the efficacy of past and present efforts to address these threats. Finally, we will discuss future directions for public policy. At the end of the course, students will be able to: 1. Understand the similarities and differences between domestic terrorism and hate crimes. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of past and current trends in terrorism and hate crimes in the United States. 3. Describe the impact that past and present threats have made on the government and our society. 4. Understand the impacts of public policy and culture on past threats, and assess the efficacy of future efforts.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • CMR 580 - Comparative Risk Governance


    Course Description: This course is open to students of any disciplinary background that are also interested in social issues concerning risk and uncertainty. The overarching purpose of this course is to introduce students to issues arising at the interface of scientific and technological uncertainty and public policy decision making. In turn, students will develop knowledge and tools useful for developing a deeper appreciation for contentious local and global social issues such as, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), natural disasters, climate change, and nanotechnology. Students will have the opportunity to apply course theory and tools to the study of an international risk issue of their choice.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: MCOP 580
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • CMR 581 - Hazard Mitigation Planning


    Course Description: This course examines what is known about natural and technological hazards, disasters, recovery, and mitigation. Students will be exposed to the concept of “all-hazards approach,” the impacts hazards and disasters have on communities and societies, methodologies for assessing physical and social vulnerability, and mitigation and recovery planning processes. Students are engaged in practical mitigation and recovery strategies as they relate to planning and plan development, vulnerability assessments concepts and methods, and the collaboration between public and private sectors to build communities that are disaster resilient and sustainable.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • CMR 582 - Emergency Planning and Exercises


    Course Description: This graduate level course is designed to educate the student as to best practices used in developing emergency plans and emergency exercises. The instructor will lead the student through the process of preparing an emergency operations plan and explain the basis for emergency exercises. The student will be asked to obtain and analyze an emergency operations plan and compare against the text, to include an interview with an emergency manager. The student will also be asked to create an emergency exercise and present it in class at the end of the course.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • CMR 583 - Disaster Communication and Recovery


    Course Description: This graduate level course is designed to educate the student as to best practices used in communicating before, during, and after a disaster. The course is self-directed, with the exception of the in-class sessions where the instructor will lead the student through the planning and training of the Public Information Officer, establishment of a Joint Information System, creating and defining messaging pre and post event, and communication theory. Social media will also be covered in reviewing case studies. Self-directed reading will focus on communication theory and best practices in disaster recovery.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Course Attribute: None








    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.


  
  • CMR 584 - Emergency and Crisis Leadership


    Course Description: This graduate level course is designed to increase the knowledge of leadership theory and practice as it pertains to functioning in a crisis environment. Students will be taught a selection of leadership theory and how each applies in a crisis environment. The student will be asked to research perceived failures in crisis response and attempt to determine if they were the result of leadership failure. Student participation and discourse are encouraged as is sharing personal leadership challenges and any personal or professional disaster experiences.

    Credit Hours: 3

    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Course Attribute: None








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  • CMR 587 - Conflict, Crisis and Disaster Management in an International Context


    Course Description: This course provides a study of international humanitarian crises that arise because of conflict or natural disasters, which are often referred to as complex humanitarian emergencies. Vital institutions of a country in such contexts are often destroyed and recovery efforts involve external interventions. What are the challenges faced by governments and external intervening actors when assessing the needs for vulnerable groups in such crises? What are the obstacles to recovery? What might be the underlying ethical issues faced by policymakers and practitioners when making policy decisions? These are the key questions examined in this course. In sum, the course offers students various approaches to understand the dynamics of complex emergencies worldwide and the existing approaches to respond to such crises.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Course Attribute: None








    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.


  
  • CMR 591 - Directed Independent Study


    Course Description: Involves investigation under faculty supervision beyond what is offered in existing courses.

    Credit Hours: 1 To 6

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 6


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • CMR 592 - Special Topics in Conflict Management Resolution


    Course Description: Study of topics or issues not covered in existing courses.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 9Repeat Limit: 3


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • CMR 595 - Restorative Justice


    Course Description: Restorative Justice describes relatively new policies and practices within criminology. It generally involves important efforts to produce accountability, reconcilliation, and healing for victims, offenders, and others affected by crime. It has been applied to many forms of crime for shoplifting to homicide, as well as to massive criminal acts such as genocide and systematic oppression. Examples include Victim-Offender Mediated Dialogues, Diversionary Conferencing, Community Conflict Councils, and Truth & Reconciliation Commissions. Controversies exist regarding its utility and appropriate application in many of these areas, especially in crimes of domestic violence. This seminar explores the theoretical framework for applying restorative justice to post-conflict societies in the international arena.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 6


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.


  
  • CMR 600 - Continuous Enrollment in Conflict Management Resolution


    Course Description: This course is intended for degree or certificate seeking graduate students who have completed all course work required for their program, but have not finished exit requirement (comprehensive exam, oral and written exam, defense, etc.). Students may register for this course up to 3 times, beyond that, students should complete a form to request permission to extend continuous enrollment. A continuous enrollment form, which is located on the Graduate School website, must be completed to register for this course.

    Credit Hours: 0

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Repeat Limit: 2


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Full-Time Enrollment Equivalent: Yes
    Additional Course Fees: Continuous Enrollment Tuition Charge Additional Fee Amounts
    Course Attribute: None








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Creative Writing

  
  • CRW 501 - Research for Creative Writing


    Course Description: Instruction for writers of creative nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and scripts in searching electronic, print, and physical archives; historical artifacts; the geographical and built environment; and living sources, with special emphasis on interviewing techniques and ethics and on how to gracefully integrate research into artistic writing.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • CRW 503 - Creative Writing Pedagogy: Theory and Practice


    Course Description: Analysis of current theories of creative writing pedagogy and classroom practices; examination of teaching and learning theories related to the workshop model, process exercises, revision techniques, and the group dynamics of teaching creative writing. Enrollment is mandatory for and limited to graduate teaching assistants.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • CRW 523 - Bookbuilding


    Course Description: Introduction to the principles of effective graphic design and typography for book publishing, using desktop publishing applications in a computer lab setting and including hands-on production of several publications. Includes survey history and future trends in printing and publishing.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • CRW 524 - Literary Magazine Practicum


    Course Description: Practical course in the publication of a national literary journal. Assignments include reading submissions, writing submission reports, and serving on the editorial staff of the journal. Examination of the practical business of running a magazine, including editorial, marketing, and sales decisions. M.F.A. students may repeat for credit up to 15 hours.

    Credit Hours: 1 To 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 15


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.


  
  • CRW 525 - Special Topics in Publishing


    Course Description: Intensive examination of a special area of publishing, such as book arts, electronic publishing, editing poetry, or a course taught by a guest instructor. May be repeated for credit under different subtitles.

    Credit Hours: 1 To 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 6


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.


  
  • CRW 530 - Creative Writing Workshop


    Course Description: Instruction in at least two of the following genres: fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, screenwriting. Includes classroom critique of students’ work and work by professionals. M.F.A. students may repeat for credit up to twelve hours.

    Credit Hours: 1 To 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 12


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • CRW 540 - Writers Week Symposium


    Course Description: Week-long schedule of events including, but not limited to readings, presentations, craft classes, and panels on issues of the profession. Preparatory reading of featured writers’ work; individual manuscript conference of student’s work with presenter, followed by student revision of that manuscript. Participation in event planning and management required. May be repeated for credit up to nine hours.

    Credit Hours: 1 To 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 9


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • CRW 542 - Poetry Writing Workshop


    Course Description: Instruction in writing poetry, with classroom critique of students’ work and work by professionals. Includes study of publishing markets. M.F.A. students may repeat for credit up to twenty-one hours.

    Credit Hours: 1 To 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 21


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • CRW 543 - Forms of Poetry


    Course Description: Craft-based instruction in specific formal issues in the tradition of poetry. Assignments will include original poetry, extensive reading, and may also include writing critiques, papers, exercises, etc. May be repeated once for credit.

    Credit Hours: 1 To 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 6


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • CRW 544 - Fiction Writing Workshop


    Course Description: Instruction in writing fiction, with classroom critique of students’ work and work by professionals. Includes study of publishing markets. M.F.A. students may repeat for credit up to twenty-one hours.

    Credit Hours: 1 To 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 21


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • CRW 545 - Forms of Creative Nonfiction


    Course Description: Craft-based instruction in specific formal issues in the tradition of nonfiction. Assignments will include original nonfiction, extensive reading, and may also include writing critiques, papers, exercises, etc. May be repeated once for credit.

    Credit Hours: 1 To 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 6


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • CRW 546 - Workshop Writing the Long Form Narrative I


    Course Description: Instruction in conceiving, outlining, and writing, a long-form prose project (novel, memoir, etc.) with special emphasis on structure and narrative design. Includes classroom critique of student writing as well as study of published novels and nonfiction texts, and writings on aesthetics. M.F.A. students may repeat once for credit.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 6


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.


  
  • CRW 547 - Forms of Fiction


    Course Description: Craft-based instruction in specific formal issues in the tradition of fiction. Assignments will include original fiction, extensive reading, and may also include writing critiques, papers, exercise, etc. May be repeated once for credit.

    Credit Hours: 1 To 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 6


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • CRW 548 - Workshop in Writing the Long Form Narrative II


    Course Description: Instruction in developing, writing, and finishing, a long-form prose project (novel, memoir, etc.), with special emphasis on continuity and profluence. Includes classroom critique of student writing as well as study of published novels and nonfiction texts, and writings on aesthetics. M.F.A. students may repeat once for credit.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: CRW 546 with minimum grade of C
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: Prerequiste course or permission of instructor
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 6


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.


  
  • CRW 550 - Workshop in Creative Nonfiction


    Course Description: Instruction in writing essays, articles, and/or memoirs, with classroom critique of students’ work and work by professionals. Includes study of publishing markets. M.F.A. students may repeat for credit up to twenty-one hours.

    Credit Hours: 1 To 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 21


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • CRW 560 - Publishing Practicum


    Course Description: Practical course in book publishing, in conjunction with the CRW Publishing Laboratory. Hands-on experience editing, designing, and producing publications and promotional materials for the Pub Lab imprint. M.F.A. students may repeat for credit without limit.

    Credit Hours: 1 To 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: CRW 523 and CRW 524
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: Prerequiste courses or permission of instructor
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 15


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • CRW 580 - Special Studies in Creative Writing


    Course Description: Intensive examination of a particular subject in creative writing. Topics vary from semester to semester, and may include study of an author, literary movement or period. May be repeated under different subtitles for credit up to twenty-one hours.

    Credit Hours: 1 To 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 21


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • CRW 581 - Studies in International Writing and Translation


    Course Description: Intensive examination of specific formal issues in international writing and translation. Assignments will include extensive reading, and may also include translation projects, written critiques, papers, and exercises. May be repeated once for credit.

    Credit Hours: 1 To 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 6


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • CRW 591 - Directed Independent Study


    Course Description: Students must secure permission of the graduate coordinator. May be taken twice for credit. May not be taken concurrently with CRW 599  or used for thesis research.

    Credit Hours: 1 To 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 6


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • CRW 594 - Study Abroad


    Course Description: Specialized topics relating to creative writing studies taken abroad with UNCW faculty. May be repeated under different subtitles for credit up to nine hours.

    Credit Hours: 1 To 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 9


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Full-Time Enrollment Equivalent: Yes
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: Study Abroad








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  • CRW 598 - Internship in Applied Creative Writing


    Course Description: Maximum hours for degree credit is six hours. Supervised professional experience in an area of creative writing studies including but not limited to editing, publishing, writing, writing instruction, and film production. Specific goals and assignments to be set and evaluated by instructor.

    Credit Hours: 1 To 6

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: 12 hours of graduate course credit or permission of instructor.
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 6


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Full-Time Enrollment Equivalent: Yes
    Additional Course Fees: Additional Fee - General Professional Internship Liability Insurance Additional Fee Amounts
    Course Attribute: None








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  • CRW 599 - Thesis


    Course Description: Intensive research study of a topic selected by student and approved by a thesis committee. A scholarly oral presentation and defense of thesis is required.

    Credit Hours: 1 To 6

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 6


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Full-Time Enrollment Equivalent: Yes
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.


  
  • CRW 600 - Continuous Enrollment in Creative Writing


    Course Description: This course is intended for degree or certificate seeking graduate students who have completed all course work required for their program, but have not finished exit requirement (comprehensive exam, oral and written exam, defense, etc.). Students may register for this course up to 3 times, beyond that, students should complete a form to request permission to extend continuous enrollment. A continuous enrollment form, which is located on the Graduate School website, must be completed to register for this course.

    Credit Hours: 0

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Repeat Limit: 2


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Full-Time Enrollment Equivalent: Yes
    Additional Course Fees: Continuous Enrollment Tuition Charge Additional Fee Amounts
    Course Attribute: None








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Criminology

  
  • CRM 500 - Social Research Methods


    Course Description: Analysis of process of social research in terms of problem definition, research design, data sources, and methods of data analysis. Emphasis will be placed on the application of research methods to practical problems.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • CRM 502 - Evaluation, Methods and Policy


    Course Description: Advanced research methods course focusing on the techniques and principles of evaluation research. Emphasis will be on methods of evaluation and research design, instrument development, data collection techniques within a public/applied setting. Additionally, students will become familiar with the policy implications and consequences of evaluation research.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • CRM 503 - Sociological Theory


    Course Description: Analysis of sociological theories and theoretical perspectives, with emphasis on their practical application to contemporary society.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • CRM 504 - Data Analysis


    Course Description: The purpose of this course is to instruct students in techniques of quantitative data analysis. It will explore techniques to describe and make inferences from univariate, bivariate and multivariate data. Students will learn to evaluate scholarly literature that makes use of such methods. They will also have the opportunity to apply these statistics to current social problems.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • CRM 505 - Pro Seminar


    Course Description: Focus on the professional role of social scientists in different types of organizational contexts as constrained by organizational policies and protocol, professional codes of ethics, budgets, client needs, politics, professional commitment, technology, inter-organizational linkages, and other considerations.

    Credit Hours: 1

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • CRM 506 - Qualitative Data Analysis


    Course Description: An introduction to qualitative methods of data gathering and analysis in sociology and criminology. Specific content will cover: participant observation, in-depth interviewing, content analysis, field methods. Students are required to collect and analyze qualitative data. A final research paper demonstrating these methods is required.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • CRM 507 - Community-Based Participatory Research Methods


    Course Description: Focus on engaged methodologies that facilitate community-based participatory research (CBPR). Attention will be given to the history of CBPR, ethics, logic and methods of community-based research, research design, conceptualization, measurement and sampling, modes of observation, data gathering and analysis and democratization of the research process through validating multiple forms of knowledge.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • CRM 509 - Seminar: Teaching in Higher Education


    Course Description: The purpose of this course is to provide graduate students with a basic foundation in preparation for teaching positions, post-graduation.  The course will include the development of a course, learning skills related to teaching and becoming familiar with process of applying for an academic position.  Students will develop course syllabi, guest lecture in a course as well as create a teaching portfolio.

    Credit Hours: 1

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: SOC 509
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • CRM 510 - World Criminal Justice Systems


    Course Description: Comparative study of criminal justice systems throughout the world. Attention to historical, structural, political, legal and philosophical similarities and differences.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • CRM 512 - Seminar in Public Sociology/Criminology


    Course Description: An overview of the roots of public sociology/criminology and current debates surrounding public sociology/criminology. Methods, theory and praxis will be examined.

    Credit Hours: 1

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: SOC 512
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • CRM 515 - Advanced Victimology


    Course Description: A sociological examination of victimization and formal responses to victimization. Empirical patterns of specific forms of victimization will be discussed, including: domestic violence, sexual violence, corporate violence, political violence, etc.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • CRM 516 - Crime and Social Control


    Course Description: A theoretical foundation for understanding formal social control strategies in response to crime patterns. Will present a history of incarceration, decarceration, diversion, and rehabilitation programs.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • CRM 517 - Death Penalty


    Course Description: A sociological examination of capital punishment in the USA. Emphasis will be placed on US Supreme Court decisions, sociological research on various aspects of deterrence, racial bias, public opinion, and wrongful convictions.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • CRM 530 - Restorative Justice


    Course Description: Restorative justice practices will be examined theoretically, empirically, and historically. Emphasis will be placed on Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States. Specific content includes: juvenile crime, violence against women, aboriginal/indigenous justice, victims and offenders needs.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • CRM 535 - Sociology of Deviant Behavior


    Course Description: Examines what comes to be considered, and treated, as deviant behavior in historical, cultural, and societal context, linking theories as to the causes and appropriate management of deviant behavior to changes in that larger context.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • CRM 540 - Race, Class, Gender and Crime


    Course Description: Examines the intersection of race, class, and gender with regard to criminal offending and victimization. Emphasis will be placed on the application of criminological theory to the explanation of variations in patterns of crime in relation to race, class, and gender. Additionally, this course will examine the policy implications of the current explanations.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • CRM 549 - Sociology of Law


    Course Description: Review of theoretical and empirical developments in the sociology of law, including classical and modern sociological theories of law and selected sociological themes of law in various social settings.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • CRM 560 - Interpersonal Violence


    Course Description: A sociological approach to the study of interpersonal violence, including discussion of theory, methods, and empirical findings of structural, cultural, and situational criminological research on the topic.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • CRM 561 - Seminar in Criminology


    Course Description: An overview of breadth of topics that comprise the discipline of criminology, with emphases on theoretical explanations and the various reactions to crime in society.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: SOC 561
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • CRM 570 - Drug Problems and Crime


    Course Description: Results from numerous studies have found illicit drugs, especially illicit drug sales, are linked to a myriad of crime, especially violent crime. The role of drugs in crime events and patterns of use are a focus of the course. Additionally, the topics of addiction, drug markets, both national and international and drug policy implementation and change will be addressed.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • CRM 580 - Social Justice


    Course Description: A sociological examination of social justice, and policies that proclaim to promote social justice in the United States. The class examines various forms of institutionalized inequality on the basis of social class, race/ethnicity, gender, and sexuality. Social policy solutions are also examined.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • CRM 585 - Communities and Crime


    Course Description: The course is designed to immerse students in research and policies related to communities and crime. The course will cover classic and contemporary contributions from the social sciences, with a primary focus on crime and place across American space along with occasional stops outside the U.S. borders. The course will also examine how communities deal with, and are affected by, crime and criminal offenders.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • CRM 591 - Directed Independent Study


    Course Description: Involves investigation under faculty supervision beyond what is offered in existing courses.

    Credit Hours: 1 To 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: Permission of instructor.
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 15


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: SOC 591
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • CRM 592 - Special Topics in Criminology and Public Sociology


    Course Description: Intensive study of selected topics in criminology and/or public sociology.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 6


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • CRM 598 - Research Internship


    Course Description: Supervised participation in field experience, includes written final research report.

    Credit Hours: 6

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: Permission from instructor and successful defense of internship proposal.
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 99


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Full-Time Enrollment Equivalent: Yes
    Additional Course Fees: Additional Fee - General Professional Internship Liability Insurance Additional Fee Amounts
    Course Attribute: None








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  • CRM 599 - Thesis


    Course Description: Intensive study of a topic selected by the student and approved by thesis committee.

    Credit Hours: 1 To 6

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: Successful defense of thesis proposal.
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 6


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Full-Time Enrollment Equivalent: Yes
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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Data Science

  
  • DSC 501 - Introduction to Computational Data Science I


    Course Description: Concepts in computational data science. Topics include data structures; program control structures; objects and functions; SQL; data modeling; data cleaning. Six lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week for each week of the half-semester session.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: DSC 511
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: MS Data Science Program Fee Additional Fee Amounts
    Course Attribute: None








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  • DSC 502 - Introduction to Computational Data Science II


    Course Description: Concepts in computational data science. Topics include data cleaning; object-oriented programming; algorithm design and analysis; software engineering concepts; cloud computing; machine learning, data mining; and data visualization. Six lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week for each week of the half-semester session.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: DSC 512
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • DSC 511 - Fundamentals of Statistics for Data


    Course Description: A review of statistical methods including: levels of measurement; measures of center, variability and association; confidence intervals and hypothesis tests (parametric and non-parametric); and associated visualizations. All concepts coded in SAS and based on data from various sources; therefore, in addition to the statistical methods, programming concepts include reading and writing data from and to raw text files, spreadsheets and relational databases. Six lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week for each week of the half-semester session.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: DSC 501
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • DSC 512 - Linear Methods for Data Science


    Course Description: Linear methods including: linear algebra, linear regression, multiple linear regression, regression diagnostics, logistic regression. All concepts coded in SAS and based on data from various sources; therefore, in addition to the statistical methods, programming concepts include reading and writing data from and to raw text files, spreadsheets and relational databases. Six lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week for each week of the half-semester session.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: DSC 502
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • DSC 521 - Machine Learning I


    Course Description: Introduction to machine learning and applications with implementation in computer languages such as Python, R, SAS, and Matlab. Topics include review of linear algebra, basic optimization techniques, and classification and clustering algorithms such as principal component analysis, singular value decomposition, decision trees, and neural networks. Six lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week for each week of the half-semester session.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: MS Data Science Program Fee Additional Fee Amounts
    Course Attribute: None








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  • DSC 522 - Machine Learning II


    Course Description: Advanced topics in machine learning and applications with implementation in computer languages such as Python, R, SAS, and Matlab. Topics include statistical approaches, kernel methods, convolutional neural networks and support vectors machines. Six lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week for each week of the half-semester session.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • DSC 531 - Generalized Linear Models


    Course Description: Introduction to generalization of ordinary linear regression and applications with implementation in computer languages such as Python, R, SAS, and Matlab. Estimated parameters with maximum likelihood, maximum quasi-likelihood, or Bayesian techniques. Learn when to apply common distributions for typical uses and their canonical link functions. Six lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week for each week of the half-semester session.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • DSC 532 - Categorical Data Analysis


    Course Description: Introduction to analysis of categorical data and applications with implementation in computer languages such as Python, R, SAS, and Matlab. Develop proficiency in one-way to n-way frequency and contingency (crosstabulation) tables. Advance skills in logistic models with binary, ordinal, or nominal dependent variables. Six lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week for each week of the half-semester session.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • DSC 541 - Practicum in Data Science I


    Course Description: A team-based learning experience that gives students the opportunity to participate in real-world data science projects using data from program partners in industry and academia. This may take the form of an internship if it is pre-approved by the graduate coordinator and the course instructor.

    Credit Hours: 1 TO 6

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 6


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • DSC 542 - Practicum in Data Science II


    Course Description: A team-based learning experience that gives students the opportunity to participate in real-world data science projects using data from program partners in industry and academia. This may take the form of an internship if it is pre-approved by the graduate coordinator and the course instructor. This is a continuation of DSC 541.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • DSC 551 - Spatial-Temporal Analysis


    Course Description: An introduction to the analysis of longitudinal data. Topics include stationary and non-stationary time series, analysis of trends using regression methods, ARIMA model specification, forecasting, spectral analysis and analysis of temporal data that has a spatial component.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: MS Data Science Program Fee Additional Fee Amounts
    Course Attribute: None








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  • DSC 592 - Special Topics


    Course Description: Advanced and trending topics of interest in Data Science not covered in existing courses.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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Departmental Study Abroad

  
  • EXC 594 - Departmental Study Abroad


    Course Description: Exchange program abroad

    Credit Hours: 1 To 6

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 12


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: Study Abroad








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Economics

  
  • ECN 525 - Environmental Economics


    Course Description: Application of economic principles at the graduate level to environmental problems and alternative solutions. Analysis will utilize principles such as property rights, cost benefit analysis, externalities, public goods, and non-market valuation. Issues considered include pollution and solid waste management, sustainability, damage assessment, land use change, and environmental amenity valuation.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • ECN 528 - Regional Economics


    Course Description: Application of economic principles at the graduate level to the understanding of municipal and regional economies. Policy topics include land use and zoning, infrastructure, growth and development incentives, transportation, housing, public amenities and the environment. Introduction to economic impact and Geographic Information System software tools used in regional economic analysis.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • ECN 530 - Natural Resource Economics


    Course Description: Economic principles are developed and applied to public and private decisions involving the use and allocation of natural resources. After a review of markets, the theoretical foundations for economics effciency and optimal use of natural resources are developed and applied to policy areas such as forests, fisheries, land use, minerals, water, and global issues, with special attention given to coastal and marine resources.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • ECN 591 - Directed Independent Study


    Course Description: Involves investigation under faculty supervision beyond what is offered in existing courses.

    Credit Hours: 1 To 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: Permission of instructor.
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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Education

  
  • EDN 500 - Human Development and Learning


    Course Description: Designed to provide foundations for decision–making in teaching and education, this course will focus on patterns of physical and social development and on types of learning. Activities will include analysis, discussion, and application.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDN 501 - Budget and Finance for Early Childhood Programs


    Course Description: This course will cover the development and management of program budgets, resource identification and resource development for both for-profits and not-for-profit organizations. Budget forecasting, strategic planning, and capital development will be covered. Students will learn how to identify and write grants for additional funding, how to manage charitable donations, and establish fiscal responsibility processes for the organization. Students will design tools to evaluate programs for funding, expansion, or termination.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDN 502 - Advanced Culturally Relevant Curriculum and Instruction for Early Childhood and Elementary Programs


    Course Description: This course critically examines culturally relevant curriculum and instruction for children in early education settings. Students consider a variety of current models used internationally; the adaptations of these models in US schools; and the use of child-centered instructional strategies in all models.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: EDN 503 or equivalent
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: Additional Fee - General Professional Internship Liability Insurance Additional Fee Amounts
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDN 503 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education


    Course Description: This introduction course is designed for students who are interested in early childhood and early intervention as professional careers. It examines the theoretical bases for teaching and early intervention with young children (birth through five years old) and their families.  Content includes an overview of the historical roots, current issues, program models, and goals of early childhood education as well as an introduction to the professional standards and organizations.  Particular emphasis is placed on environments and interactions that are responsive to children’s developmental, individual, and cultural needs.  Field experiences required.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDN 504 - Seminar in International Education


    Course Description: Will focus on country-specific culture and cross-cultural experiences in education. The major emphasis of this course will be on the presentation of education practices unique to a particular country or region.

    Credit Hours: 1 To 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 6


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDN 505 - Public Policy and Advocacy for Children and Families


    Course Description: This course covers the process for developing and establishing policies on a national, state, and local basis that influence decisions that impact children and families. It will also address global policies on young children and families for comparison with the United States. Students will develop strategies for influencing public policy and regulation through advocacy and resources available to support change.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDN 506 - Advanced Methods of Secondary Instruction


    Course Description: Examination of students’ understanding as a primary outcome of teaching with development of the teacher as a researcher. Emphasis on reflective practice and application of theory in planning, curriculum development, instructional strategies, selection of appropriate instructional materials, and appropriate use of technology.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDN 508 - Advanced Diverse Learners


    Course Description: Students explore the purposes of the elementary school in today’s society.  They investigate various philosophical stances used to design programs and select practices that will meet the needs of diverse learners.  Students study the social contexts of schools and its impact on teaching and learning.  Current issues and possible solutions are identified.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 6


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDN 509 - Education in a Multicultural Context


    Course Description: Examines the factors affecting the achievement of equal educational opportunities for all students, including those of race, ethnicity, class and gender. Emphasizes awareness and understanding of culturally diverse students, and develops skills to enhance their educational environments.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDN 510 - Internship in Leadership, Policy, Advocacy


    Course Description: This course will provide students with an opportunity to apply what they have learned in their graduate studies to a community-based program or agency that supports families and young children. Students may take two sections of this course for a total of six credits toward the degree.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 6


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: Additional Fee - General Professional Internship Liability Insurance Additional Fee Amounts
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDN 512 - Historical and Contemporary Issues and Trends in Early Childhood Education


    Course Description: This course is designed to introduce the professionals who want to advance their knowledge and skills in early childhood field to the current as well as historical issues and trends impacting young children and their families.  Through assigned readings, classroom discussions and various assignments, social, political, cultural, racial and economic roots of those issues and trends are studied.  A special focus is given to developing an insight about the implications for the future of teaching and caring of young children and serving their families.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDN 513 - Organizational Development for Early Childhood Programs


    Course Description: This course is designed to provide school leaders with the conceptual and analytic tools necessary to design and evaluate classroom instruction and school-wide instruction improvement efforts. Instructionall units will examine principles of instructional

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDN 514 - Culturally Responsive Arts Integration in the Global Context


    Course Description: This course frames culturally responsive arts integration and arts education in a global world. It is designed to provide research-based theory and pedagogy for integrating visual arts, music, drama, dance and movement across disciplines in school education. Attention will be given to the arts in culture, society, and global context.

    Credit Hours: 3

    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDN 515 - The Art and Science of Technical Assistance in Early Childhood


    Course Description: This course will equip early childhood technical assistance practitioners with the skills and knowledge necessary to support quality improvement across an array of early care and education settings. Students will learn to incorporate the North Carolina Technical Assistance Framework and Domains in their work supporting, mentoring, and coaching early care and education professionals. Students will develop through coursework and demonstrate through real-world examples their knowledge of technical assistance theory and their skills in applying technical assistance models and strategies to their work supporting ECE professionals.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDN 520 - Instructional Development


    Course Description: Designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required for designing and evaluating instructional plans, units and educational programs. This course will include concern for such topics as types of learning, learning hierarchies, task analysis, educational goal and objective formulation, assessing learner entry skills, and evaluation. The course will include a variety of activities with a strong emphasis on group problem solving and individual projects. Students will undertake projects relevant to their in-school experiences.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDN 521 - Diverse Families and Children in Communities


    Course Description: This course is designated to provide an overview of key theories and concepts in cultural diversity, and specifically examine the role of culture in shaping perspectives, experiences and opportunities of families and communities.  The impact of social context factors such as race, ethnicity, culture, gender and economic status, religion, sexual orientation, and ability on knowledge bases, socialization and residential patterns and educational opportunity will also be studied as well as implications for access, equity, and equality in communities and society.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDN 522 - Public Policy and Advocacy for Children and Families


    Course Description: Designed to provide students with the theory and practical skills necessary for selecting, producing, and evaluating instructional materials. Students will learn to produce and use a variety of audio–visual materials including graphics, transparencies, slides, and videotapes. Instruction in operating and troubleshooting equipment also will be treated. The primary goal of this course is to develop confidence and competency in the media area. This course will include lectures and a workshop format. During the course students will produce media materials for an instructional unit.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDN 523 - Advanced Administration of Early Childhood Programs


    Course Description: The critical examination of advanced administrative and global perspectives within the field of early childhood. Self-reflection and goal setting are an intricate portion of this course to develop self-direction and goal setting for those whom are already

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDN 524 - Action Research for Elementary Educators


    Course Description: This course will prepare elementary teachers to conduct action research in their educational settings for the purpose of systemic improvement of teaching and learning.  Students will learn how to become effective decision makers in the design, implementation, and evaluation of research in order to positively impact learning.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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